Once you have some of the tips to use around the waters of AuSable, you will be catching your daily fill of walleye. There are some techniques and strategies to use and practice every time you enter the waters of Michigan. Make the most of this information and put some walleye on the dinner table every night.



You have to find the right area to fish. The summer of 2008 was so for anglers looking for the eyes. The water depth, temperature and weather conditions play an important part of fishing for walleyes. You have to have the right conditions or you are not going to catch any fish especially the walleye. Watch the weather reports and see when the right conditions are as far as water temperatures and sky conditions. An over cast day is going to allow for more strikes that a sunny day. The first tip for walleye fishing is to keep abreast of the weather and water conditions.

The next tip for fishing for walleye in the AuSable waters is your bait.

Although the walleye will bite at minnows, you have to judge the water clarity to know what type of bait to use. You might have to use an artificial lure if the waters are strained. Chartreuse colors are working the best in all water conditions. Shinny spoons are also working very well for murky water. Many anglers are doing well with live minnows, but again it will depend on other factors. You will have to consider the water conditions and the weather again before deciding what bait to use.

Next, you have to decide the best technique for fishing in the area waters.

Trolling in some parts by the channels will work very well. It is not possible to fish walleye from shore because most places have shallow waters were the light is to bright for the walleyes. The best way to fish is in a boat out towards the deeper waters. A slow troll will work well for catching walleye. If you troll, always remember to avoid the underwater rock structures and weed beds that can snag the bait.

Many of the waters have some underwater weed beds and rock structures where an angler can get on top of the area and drop the bait right into the pocket. You will want to use a map or a fish locator to find the right areas. Do not become discouraged if you are having a slow day. It seems that the weather this past year had a huge impact on the walleyes fishing. It is easier to talk with local bait shops to see who is catching what and where. Every day the location for finding the walleye changes. You have to have patients.